Examples of blacken in a Sentence
Fire had blackened the field.
The sky blackened as the storm approached.
Their false accusations failed to blacken my reputation.
a presidency blackened by scandal
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Leaves and buds that are bitten by frost will blacken and shrivel, sometimes all over the plant.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 June 2026
The shrimp basket at B&J's Steak and Seafood includes a half pound of shrimp fried, grilled, blackened or boiled.
—Bill Dawers - For The Ajc, AJC.com, 2 June 2026
The wrap varieties are differentiated by the sauce, which comes in classic, spicy, or blackened Ranch flavors.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
Inside, boards blackened by smoke and sweat, the air sweet with cane and forgetting.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 19 May 2026
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 June 2026
The shrimp basket at B&J's Steak and Seafood includes a half pound of shrimp fried, grilled, blackened or boiled.
—Bill Dawers - For The Ajc, AJC.com, 2 June 2026
The wrap varieties are differentiated by the sauce, which comes in classic, spicy, or blackened Ranch flavors.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
Inside, boards blackened by smoke and sweat, the air sweet with cane and forgetting.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 19 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for blacken
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“Blacken.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blacken. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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blacken
verb
black·en
ˈblak-ən 
blackened; blackening
ˈblak-(ə-)niŋ
1
: to make or become dark or black
2
: to hurt the reputation of
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